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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 18h

Happy birthday to one of our favourite contemporary writers on economics Ha-Joon Chang @soasuni.bsky.social. He suggested we do an episode on Herbert Simon, so we did! #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Season 8 - Episode 1 - Herbert Simon

Podcast Episode · Economics In Ten · 12 July 2024 · 1hr 23min

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 18h

This is an interesting piece by @critikid.bsky.social. We have looked at Kahneman and noted the replication crisis across the Social Sciences. This is a good companion piece... #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/6XoJ...

Season 4 Episode 1 - Daniel Kahneman

Ali Messer @freereed59.net · 06/10/2026

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'Agents will be agents In well over a half-dozen cases, OpenAI agents have been caught taking actions that would likely result in criminal charges being filed had human hackers taken them. ' But these agents were created by a business. It should be liable, surely?

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John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch.ft.com · 04/10/2026

What’s the evidence on rent control? I charted the findings from 112 studies: Great for rent-controlled tenants ✅ But: Pushes up rents for other people ❌ Pushes down new housing construction ❌ Pushes down building quality ❌

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You're gonna need a bigger chart

Chart showing the daily sea surface temperature for the Nino region of the Pacific, with a red line for 2026 shooting off above every other year in record-setting territory, with the latest spot right at the top of the chart

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Had a music cover lesson. 45 minutes of students arranging & playing 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran on different instruments for an imaginary wedding. Hell on earth.

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Man Crying Emotionally on Couch

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On this day in 1919, James Buchanan was born. He is the economist who came up with 'public choice theory' - the idea that those in power won't want to maximise welfare for citizens but instead focus on their own enrichment. It has been a powerful idea. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/3d6F...

Season 5 Episode 3 - James M Buchanan

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We don't know whether our listeners like our economics plays or not but we have nearly finished the script for our third two-hander and it's called 'The Big A'. We like to think that story telling is a good way to get information & ideas out there. #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

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Tim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever

A tweet by SarahStarberry that says "oh god read the vertical axis" on top of a chart measuring AI models' release dates and model numbers rather than any real capabilities

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Jordi Schröder Bosch @jordischroeder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In just four years (!!!), Bulgaria's has gone from a coal-dominated grid to a battery powerhouse. Today, standalone batteries and co-located batteries (within solar in the graph) provide flexibility to its own grid (dominated by clean sources) and those of its neighbours.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We couldn't agree more with @patrickwallis.bsky.social. "...the purpose of economic history remains vital. To understand, to inform and to educate." #EconSky

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

So the Conservative Party are going to create a brand new super-duper programme helping Neets get into work ("Get To Work" scheme) and if the programme doesn't get them a job, they will be punish the Neet by reducing their benefit by 30%?!? Seems fair... 🤪 #EconSky www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s

The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We're now trying to work out how many plays there are about economists! Would the 'Young Marx' play count? 🤣 Rory Kinnear played Marx! With Hytner directing...

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Interesting review by @mrlukowski.bsky.social. We disagree about the narrowing aspect. Focusing on either Keynes vs Hayek or economics vs art or Bloomsbury vs reality would have meant less to discuss after & a slower play. We loved the multiplicity. #EconSky www.timeout.com/london/news/...

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‘Almost certainly the most enjoyable play about an economist ever written’ – James Graham’s The Standard of Living Review

Rory Kinnear is a delight as radical economist James Maynard Keynes in the latest from playwright Graham.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Man City stuff reinforces the view that Guardiola is a chequebook manager. Yes...clearly he was innovative in his thinking but it's easier to do a game plan when you have the best players illegally paid for. Try & do it within the rules & it's a whole new ball game. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Man City guilty charges: Which transfers and trophies happened during Premier League 'sham'?

BBC Sport analyses Manchester City's dominance of English football during the period in which they were breaching financial rules.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this day in 1881, Ludwig von Mises was born. We are yet to do an episode on him but in the meantime, we'd like to share our favourite rap battle. Even better than Hayek v Keynes. #EconSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwqn...

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The March of History: Mises vs. Marx - The Definitive Capitalism vs. Socialism Rap Battle

YouTube video by American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)

Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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So unit of account. Much medium of exchange. Very store of value.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A stat that is often shared is that 80% of M&As don't work. Not sure where that stat originally comes from but it's fascinating to think that in a world of free market economics, where rationality is key, that so many people would be rewarded for so much failure. #EconSky

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Still thinking about the excellent play 'The Standard of Living'. The way it captures the fight between Keynesianism & Laissez-Faire economics was superbly done, especially for non-ecomomists. The scene with Hayek & Keynes on the roof in Cambridge was a joy. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/0fUh...

Cambridge Walk Special

Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Another preview from my next children's collection, which will be loosely themed around 'the future'. OUR TEACHER joshuaseigalpoet.blogspot.com/2026/09/our-... #BookSky #KidLitUK

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 26/09/2026

Tech companies suddenly decide they can, in fact, moderate content on their platforms after all

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Plays are a great way of thinking about economic issues. That's why we've written two ourselves. 'Rational' - about the assumption of 'Homo Economicus' & 'Santa PLC' - about the enshittification of society. We're now working on our third but today we're off to see the Keynes play! #EconSky

Poster for 'The Standard of Living' play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

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Emathion 📯 @emathion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is fascinating in a bewildering kind of way... #EconSky

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is what normally happens when someone has hacked something. When it's AI, it's just a story & no one seems to be responsible but someone should be & as they say in Spiderman, with great power comes great responsibility. This is two-tier policing! www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/two-sen...

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Two sentenced for hacking Transport for London in UK’s biggest ever cyber crime case

Two young men have been sentenced for launching a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) which cost tens of millions...

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When the BBC radio news reported that Mahmood had launched an investigation, we assumed it would be about Daniel Thomas slashing boats and intimidating the RNLI but no, it's about undetected migrant landings. Keep fanning those flames Home Secretary... 🤦‍♂️

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On this day in 1919, Hyman Minsky was born. He is most known for his work that showed within financial markets, stability breeds instability & this idea took on greater significance after the financial crash of 2008. Learn more about him today. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/6Afa...

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Hyman P. Minsky

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Season 7 - Episode 1 - Hyman P. Minsky

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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This is quite an incredible thread. What is going on? Would love to see the billionaires condoning this sort of behaviour rather than subtly endorsing it. This is 'broken Britain'.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thought this was an interesting read... #EconSky

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Learn more about this amazing woman by listening to our podcast all about her. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/0lEv...

Season 2 Episode 2 - Elinor Ostrom

Grodaeu @groda.eu · 20/09/2026

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Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago "They dont have the same money in other countries this is not widely known"

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Seems slightly odd choosing a newt as your national animal. You wonder if someone thought it would be funny as they've just read 'War with the Newts' - the Karel Capek book, which is all about the fear of 'the other'. 🤔

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

On the 19th of September, Max Lorenz was born in 1876. He is most commonly known for the 'Lorenz Curve' that highlights how unequal a country is. Learn more by listen to our podcast about inequality. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/0feO...

Inequality Special

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dear BBC Just because a billionaire has a viewpoint, you don't have to report it or have it as the 4th biggest news story on your website. If a teacher, doctor, nurse, cleaner had a view, would you report this in the same way? Yours, License fee payers

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Quite incredible to read. They would see themselves as being entirely rational but the 'Homo Economicus' in our play has other ideas. And yes...the effective altruist gets mentioned it. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/6p5f...

Rational - A Play About Economics

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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This UK has gone slightly bonkers. This is an excellent article that highlights both the humanity and inhumanity of man.

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yesterday was the anniversary of the UK falling out of the ERM. It was also the day Robert Lucas Jr was born in 1937. Could there be a link between the UK joining the ERM and 'Rational Expectations'? Perhaps. 🤔 #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Season 7 - Episode 2 - Robert Lucas Jr

Podcast Episode · Economics In Ten · 7 August 2023 · 1hr 32min

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy birthday to @jayatighosh.bsky.social! If you'd like to learn more about her life & ideas, then check out our podcast... #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Beyoncé - Happy Birthday! Performance

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's always crazy to think that the governments who would agree with Buchanan's 'public choice' theory are then the worst proponents of it. See Trump's budget deficit, his offering of 5k to each voter and of course this on Jared Kushner... #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/3d6F...

Season 5 Episode 3 - James M Buchanan

Helen Shin @h-x-s.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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Tapping the 1970s IBM training manual’s warning again:

Page from a late 1970s IBM training manual that says:
A COMPUTER CAN NEVER BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE
THEREFORE A COMPUTER MUST NEVER MAKE A MANAGEMENT DECISION

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EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

On this day in 1867, 'Das Kapital' by Karl Marx was published. If you'd like to learn more about this book, his life and ideas, then do listen to our podcast all about him. #EconSky This was also the day when OPEC was formed in 1960. open.spotify.com/episode/4XIH...

Season 1 Episode 5 - Karl Marx